Record #: R2016-44   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 1/13/2016 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 1/13/2016
Title: Tribute to late Bradley Scott Saul
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2016-44.pdf
RESOLUTION


WHEREAS, Bradley Scott Saul has gone to his eternal reward at the age of 55; and

WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and

WHEREAS, A resident of the Lake View community, Bradley Scott Saul was a widely admired Chicago entrepreneur and the loving husband of Debbie, nee Hirsch; and

WHEREAS, Bradley Scott Saul was the much-adored father of Gabrielle, Griffen and Brennan to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and

WHEREAS, Bradley Scott Saul was the dear brother of Eric and Jason; and

WHEREAS, Raised in Lincolnwood and Highland Park, Bradley Scott Saul earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from Northwestern University in radio, television and film; and

WHEREAS, While attending college, Bradley Scott Saul served as an intern for WBBM-AM and became the General Manager for two small radio stations, WEEF-AM and WONX-AM; and

WHEREAS, Bradley Scott Saul graduated from Loyola University School of Law and continued to focus his creative talents on forming new entities that combined media and new technology; and

WHEREAS, Bradley Scott Saul formed Public Interest Affiliates, a multi-faceted company that produced low-cost public service programming for radio stations nationwide and sold in-flight audio commercials and programming to major airlines; and

WHEREAS, In 1989 Bradley Scott Saul launched the National Basketball Association's first radio network; and

WHEREAS, Bradley Scott Saul also worked with Yellow Cab to establish Chicago Disability Transit which provides accessible transportation to the disabled and launched a not-for-profit organization to recruit, train and place people with disabilities in jobs at radio stations; and

WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Bradley Scott Saul serve as an example to all; and

WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Bradley Scott Saul to his family members...

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